The Library Journal 2015 Self-Publishing Award was given to the best work from a self-published author in the U.S. in one of four genres—mystery, romance, science fiction and fantasy. The winners will receive recognition at the ALA Midwinter Meeting next month in Boston, along with a cash prize and promotion in Library Journal‘s monthly publication.

LJ recently caught up with author J.K. Ullrich, whose book Blue Karmawon the science fiction category. You can click the link below to visit Library Journal‘s website and read more about her winning book and her writing process: